Timeline
21:29
Head to the Prince of Wales Fort. If you arrive early, you might see stonemasons restoring the structure using traditional 18th-century methods. Tours are by request during July and August, but the fort is accessible.
21:54
Walk 20 minutes southeast to Cape Merry. This old cannon battery offers the perfect vantage point. The sun sets directly behind the Fort during the alignment window.
22:14
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the NW, aligning perfectly with the Fort from this spot around 22:14 local time.
22:44
Stay a while longer as the light fades. The historic cannon battery provides a quiet place to reflect on the 300-year history of the Hudson's Bay Company's presence here.
Local tip
Check the route for getting to the Fort, as it is accessible by boat or helicopter only. Admission fees change annually.
Check before you go
- The Fort is open July–August by request.
- Verify the sunset alignment dates (2 Jun–12 Jun or 29 Jun–9 Jul) as they are computed.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Churchill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).